Language | BILINGUAL Apr 15, 2022

Getting to know Japanese castles and picking out your favorites

The warmer weather has arrived and that provides a great opportunity to get out to some of Japan’s many historical sites, starting with its castles.

Language | BILINGUAL Jan 28, 2022

Fire up a chat about Japanese pottery by increasing your vocabulary

From Arita ware to wave patterns and the technique of crazing, get to know the different types of Japanese pottery through the language.

Language | BILINGUAL Dec 10, 2019

The language involved with a gluten-free diet in Japan

Some restaurants in Japan are beginning to offer gluten-free options, but if you want to be certain then it's better to know the words that will help you avoid a dietary disaster.

Language | BILINGUAL Nov 19, 2019

Reuniting with old Japanese friends of all different kinds

Whether they're your "shin'yū," your "tomodachi" or your "nakama," reuniting with Japanese friends is always a blast.

Language | BILINGUAL Sep 30, 2019

Sing your way to fluency in Japanese

Some people will tell you to watch TV to improve your Japanese, but the real classroom is a karaoke box.